Does the edge effect impact on the measure of spatial accessibility to healthcare providers?

Does the edge effect impact on the measure of spatial accessibility to healthcare providers?

Abstract Background Spatial accessibility indices are increasingly applied when investigating inequalities in health. Although most studies are making mentions of potential errors caused by the edge effect, many acknowledge having neglected to consider this concern by establishing spatial analyses w...

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Main Authors: Fei Gao, Wahida Kihal, Nolwenn Le Meur, Marc Souris, Séverine Deguen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Subjects:
Edge effect
Potential spatial accessibility of healthcare professionals
E2SFCA algorithm
Geographic information systems
Spatial analyses
Pregnant women
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-017-0119-3

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